HoA Speaker Hon Julian Willock agrees to tender resignation
Hon Willock made the announcement in his opening statement at the continuation of the Second Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) today, Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
According to Hon Willock, this morning he received a phone call from the Acting Premier who advised him that a majority of Members in the HoA agreed that he should demit office.
Speaker says he has done no wrong
“I asked the Acting Premier during the telephone conversation if he was aware that I did anything wrong, he said ‘no’. I asked him if he had any knowledge that I was implicated in any aspect of the Commission of Inquiry Report in anyway, he said ‘no’. I asked the Acting Premier to his knowledge if I was under any active investigation on any matter of governance or misconduct while in office he said ‘no’, so I was surprised with his proposal.”
Hon Willock said he messaged the Acting Premier requesting to be given until the next day to offer his resignation and also to allow him to clear his office, advise his family and speak to his attorney.
Speaker agrees to offer resignation
The Speaker then said he will not disclose what else was said in his conversation or could he speak about any other member of the House of Assembly; however, for the past three years he has conducted himself with dignity and brought much to the House of Assembly, including regional and international presence and respect.
Hon Willock also said he wanted to recognise the hard work and support of the Deputy Speaker and also the clerk, whose unwavering support he has enjoyed.
More info to come- Hon Willock
“I have sought legal advice on this matter and I have agreed with the acting premier to offer my resignation,” Hon Willock said, adding that both Honourable Members and the public will hear more from him on the matter.
In the meantime, the HoA is continuing with the introduction and first reading of the International Tax Authority (Amendment) Act, 2022, and the introduction and first reading of the Education (Amendment) Act, 2022.
Deputy Speaker Hon Neville A. Smith (AL) is in charge of proceedings.
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25 Responses to “HoA Speaker Hon Julian Willock agrees to tender resignation”
Where is the ACCOUNTABILITY!!!!!
STOP piggybacking on God’s good’s name.
You still ain’t learnt from Fahie.
People want God to protect them expecting Him to be for them when they violating His laws.
God ABOVE COUNTRY AND SELF!!!!!!!
Don't go and waste your money on lawyers eh. Remember that you still have outstanding legal bills. Andy can't help you now and Sowande has pulled the rug.